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E512 CPE

1988 Yamaha FZR400

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,177 mi
Last recorded46,177 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZR40027,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE512 CPE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2008 46,177 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 46,176 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 46,176 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 44,586 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 44,464 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 44,373 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZR400?

Based on 5,045 MOT tests across 998 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
530
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
998
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 209
reflector on motorcycle missing 143
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 106
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 85
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 61
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E512 CPE is a 1988 Yamaha FZR400 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 27,267 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZR400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E512 CPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZR400 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E512 CPE registered?

E512 CPE is a 1988 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E512 CPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E512 CPE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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